Peppermint Patties

By kelseyll

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2-3 tablespoon half n half
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 package chocolate CandiQuik
• Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of half n half, light corn syrup, lemon juice, peppermint extract and vanilla.
Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time.
Add an additional tablespoon of half n half, if dough it too crumbly.
Form the dough into a ball and roll out into a circle about ¼ inch thick on a silicone mat.
Place dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes until firm.
Use a small circle cookie cutter to cut out peppermint patties.
Return to the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Melt CandiQuik in the microwave and dip peppermint patties into chocolate.
Place on a silicone mat and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.